2020 has begun with much heavy and surprising news and the unexpected disbandment of the X1, a band created by the newest Mnet Produce series season has become one of the most talked-about stories.
The news was released on January 6 and surprised many supporters who have been hoping for an official statement on potential X1 promotional activities. The boys received a massive hatred for being part of the 'manipulated' band, but because the group has not yet entered into an agreement, it made it a lot easier for the firms to control their fate.
Dispatch revealed details of the meeting that resulted in the disbandment press release, and the fans were not pleased to learn more about the additional information.
Since the press release, X1 fan base seems to be doing its best to prove Mnet and CJ ENM that they have chosen the wrong decision; The fandom has been constantly circulating hashtags seeking a better answer from CJ ENM in regard to the loss they caused to X1 members as well as how they intend to compensate the trainees who suffered the damage due to the manipulative vote controversy.
Whenthe statement was released, fans have started to notice that X1 member companies are moving forward and prepping quickly for each member's activities, some are scheduled to hold fan gatherings, or expected to release solo debut music, and so forth.
Now we're going to immediately sum up what the X1 members had been up to since their disbandment.
HAN SEUNG WOO
On January 17 Han Seung Woo, initially, a part of the VICTON band opened his personal Instagram account; his company Play M Entertainment posted a link on their twitter page. He uses his Instagram account to connect to his fans.
KIM WOO SEOK
Kim Woo Seok is another former-X1 member of UP10TION band who joined Instagram promptly following the initial confirmation of disbandment.
It was on January 10 when the TOP Media announced that an official Instagram account has been launched for Kim Woo Seok. Kim Woo Seok revealed on January 23, at midnight of KST that he would conduct the "Woo Seok Ah" fan gathering from his Instagram account on February 22.
In reaction to these rumors, a TOP media source said that for his fan conference Kim Woo Seok is working on a solo song however when asked to elaborate on his debut as a soloist, the agency said that this news is not officially stated; the agency still talks about the matter.
KIM YO HAN
On 13 January, former X1 member Kim Yo Han is said to lead the August-programmed KSBS 2TV "School 2020" show. Kim Yo Han is the first X1 member that is more likely to move on the acting journey.
A source from Kim Yo Han's agency reported in response that he received a proposal to stars the show, however it is only one of the several proposals he is evaluating and nothing has been verified yet.
LEE EUN SANG
Lee Eun Sang is another X1 member who opened up with a live broadcast about his intentions after the disbandment, but he didn't open his own network, unlike the other former X1 members, but expressed his thoughts through his label network Brand New Music.
Although not much has yet been verified, Lee Eun Sang claimed that he is working hard to develop and show his better self to fans. He spoke of making music and picking up new dances to show off in the near future to his supporters.
CHO SEUNG YOUN
Cho Seung Youn is one of the members of the X1 who has created a twitter account using his stage name, "WOODZ."
He also has an Instagram account, where he posted a message answering the news of X1 disbandment. He spoke to his fans about his future plans via his first-ever V Live, dropping hints at the prospect of launching an official fan cafe soon.
NAM DO HYUN & LEE HAN GYUL
They launched their V Live channel as a duo, interacting frequently with fans and providing updates.
SONG HYEONG JUN & KANG MIN HEE
These previous X1 members of the band acknowledged their fans with photos of themselves on their twitter page. They are reported to be working very hard to practice their singing and dancing in order to greet their fans.
SON DONGPYO and CHA JUNHO
The former two members have not yet informed fans about their future activities to date.